Butler Community College, in partnership with Augusta Public Schools, is proud to announce the launch of a new Career and Technical Education CyberIT pathway designed to place high school students on a direct path to high-wage, high-demand career opportunities in information technology and cybersecurity. The pathway is built on stack-able, industry-recognized, standalone credentials that give…, CyberIT Course Outline, Semester 1: IS 101 A Plus, 3 credit hours Semester 2: IS 101 A Plus, 3 credit hours Semester 3: IS 201 Network Plus, 3 credit hours Semester 4: IS 203 Security Plus, 3 credit hours Semester 4: IS 150 Microsoft Client, 3 credit hours
Butler Theatre will present “Suzette Who Set to Sea” on Saturday, February 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Created for young and new theatre audiences, this 45-minute adventure follows Suzette, a determined young girl who dares to break the rules of her seaside village to save the people she loves. Set in a world where men build boats and women are forbidden from the sea, the show tells the story of a…, Quick Details, What: Theatre production "Suzette Who Set to Sea" Where: College Theatre, 700 building, El Dorado campus When: Saturday, Feb 21 at 2 pm and 7 pm Cost: Free for staff, faculty and students with college ID; $10 for adults; $5 for seniors. Limited seating. Early reservations strongly encouraged. Learn about theatre, art, instrumental/vocal music and mass communication scholarship opportunities…, Cast and Crew Listed by Hometown:, Atchison, Ivie Wolfe (Technical), Clearwater, Ella Berntsen (Box Office) Tate Smith (Performance), Derby, Brooke Rice (Box Office), Dexter, Laikin Bratcher (Performance), El Dorado, Claire Brown (Box Office) Eli Onsetter (Super Technical) Emeline Spradlin (Performance), Harper, Sergio Garcia-Reyes (Technical), Howard, Gracie Moore (Box Office), Hutchinson, Michaela Willard (Technical), Junction City, Jaxon Hodge (Performance), Madison, Cheyenne Trower (Performance), Minneapolis, Brysie Cox (Technical), Newton, Ronni Horn (Performance) Grey Thaw (Performance), Park City, Riley Outhier (Performance), Towanda, Rory Mosher (Technical), Valley Center, Annaliese Black (Performance) Savannah Wolff (Technical), Wichita, Bronwen Burch (Performance) Audrey Buser (Performance) Addi Gimple (Performance) Sarah Hittle (Performance) Roz Hoge (Technical) MJ Jarrett (Technical) Jaden Murdock (Performance) Theo Scribner (Performance) Melia Voshell (Performance) Candice Weilert (Performance) Jasper White-Knight (Technical)
Butler Community College and Friends University have partnered to expand opportunities for students pursuing advanced Spanish studies, creating a new scholarship to recognize academic achievement and language proficiency. The collaboration began after Dr. Jerry Smartt, director of foreign languages at Friends University, noticed Butler students consistently arrive at Friends well-prepared. “…, About Butler Community College, Butler Community College, Kansas' only Adobe Creative Campus and a recognized Top Community College by Education Insider, offers more than 85 degree programs and 30 professional certification programs in person and online. The main campus is in El Dorado, Kansas, with several other campuses throughout Butler county and beyond. Visit www.butlercc.edu to learn more., About Friends University, Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. Friends University offers 60+ undergraduate degree options along with adult online, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information, visit our site at www.friends.edu.
Butler Community College’s theater program brought fast-paced comedy and bold physical storytelling to the stage with its recent production of, The Comedy of Errors, by William Shakespeare, performed April 16–18. Directed by Erin Urick, the production re-imagined the classic farce through the lens of Commedia dell’Arte, an Italian Renaissance performance style known for exaggerated movement, distinct stock characters and expressive masks. Butler students embraced the challenge, transforming the play into a vibrant, highly physical experience designed to…, Clearwater , Kalea Gooch (Assistant Director) , Dexter , Laikin Bratcher (Luce / Emilia) , El Dorado , Fay Belair (Costumes) Emeline Spradlin (Courtezan) , Goddard , Kara Scribner (Officer) , Hutchinson , Michaela Lucia (Stage Manager) , Junction City , Jaxon Hodge (Dromio of Ephesus) , Madison , Cheyenne Trower (First Merchant / Second Merchant) , Newton , Ronni Horn (Angelo) Grey Thaw (Luciana) , Valley Center , Annaliese Black (Assistant Stage Manager) Savannah Wolff (Duke Solinas / Dr. Pinch) , Wichita , Sydney Cole (Costumes) Jaden Murdock (Antipholus of Syracuse) Riley Outhier (Egeon / Balthasar) Melia Voshell (Adriana) Candice Weilert (Antipholus of Ephesus) Shane Wilson (Dromio of Syracuse)
Written by: Caleb Sanderson, Former Chair of the Art Department Lynn Havel passed away in late May at his home in Colorado, leaving behind a loving family and a legacy at Butler Community College. Havel was a gifted artist, leader and educator who valued art, nature, music, friends and family. To honor his memory, a selection of Havel’s pieces will be displayed in the Erman B. White Art Gallery of Art and will be open to the…, Exhibit Quick Details, What: Art Exhibit and Celebration of Life for Lynn Havel Where: Erman B. White Gallery of Art, 700 building, El Dorado campus When: Monday Aug. 25 – Wednesday Sept. 17 Gallery Hours: Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reception: Thursday Sept. 4 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. with comments at 6 p.m. Cost: Free to attend
The Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble of Butler Community College will once again contribute to El Dorado’s Celebration of Freedom observance with a concert on Sunday, November 9 at 7 p.m. in the Clifford Stone room of the R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center. “The Butler Bands have been involved in the El Dorado Celebration of Freedom for many years,” Director Brett Martinez said. “It is a great opportunity…, Quick details, What: Butler Bands “Celebration of Freedom” annual concert Where: Clifford Stone Room, 2000 building R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center, El Dorado campus When: Sunday, November 9 at 7 p.m. Cost: Free to attend Learn about theatre, art, instrumental/vocal music and mass communication scholarship opportunities available to all majors. For information on other city events and the 2025 schedule, visit…
The Butler Community College Theatre Department will present the Off-Broadway classic “The Fantasticks,”, with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by, Harvey Schmidt, November 20-22. Performances will take place at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on November 22. Featuring classic songs like, “, Try to Remember, ”, and, “, Soon It's Gonna Rain,” the musical is loosely based on the play “Les Romanesques” by Edmond Rostand. The original production ran for 42 years beginning in 1960, making it the longest-running show in the history of American theatre. Butler’s production is directed by Theatre Department Chair Leslie Coates with musical direction by Butler professor Matt Udland. April Thompson served as Director of…, https://www.butlercc.edu/community/box-office, or by calling the box office at, 316.322.3262, . , Quick Details, , What:, The Fantasticks, , Where:, Butler Theatre,, 700 building, El Dorado campus , When:, Thursday, Nov. 20 – Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 22 , Cost:, Free for staff, faculty and students with college ID; $10 for adults; $5 for seniors. Early reservations are strongly encouraged. Learn about theatre, art, instrumental/vocal music and mass communication, scholarship opportunities, available to all majors. , Cast and crew listed by hometown:, Atchison, Ivie Wolfe (Props Crew) , Augusta, Corbyn Mosley (Set Construction) , Clearwater, Kalea Gooch (Mortimer/Set Construction) , Dexter, Laikin Bratcher (Mute/Understudy Luisa) , El Dorado, Jack Christy (Bellomy) Emeline Spradlin (Projections Head & Operator/Costume Crew) Eli Wonsetler (Light Head & Operator) , Harper, Sergio Garcia Reyes (Set Construction) , Junction City, Jaxon Hodge (Huckleby/Set Construction) , Kechi, Connor Sharp (El Gallo) Lucas Smith (Matt) , Madison, Cheyenne Trower (Spotlight Operator) , Minneapolis, Brysie Cox (Set Construction) , Newton, Ronni Horn (Henry/Set Construction) Grey Thaw (Asst. Stage Manager) , Parkerfield, Cody Palmer (Luisa) , Towanda, Rory Mosher (Set Construction) , Valley Center, Savannah Galliart (Props Head) Savannah Wolff (Stage Manager/Choreography) , Wichita, Bronwen Burch (Props Crew) Elsie Chastain (Set Construction) Sarah Hittle (Spotlight Operator) Roz Hoge (Set Construction) Aven Hottle (Sound Head & Operator) MJ Jarret (Costume Head) Riley Outhier (Costume Crew) Jasper White-Knight (Costume Crew)
Butler Community College’s nursing department celebrated 57 new graduates at their bi-annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony at the El Dorado Performing Arts Center on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Janet Schueller opened the ceremony by explaining the significance of the pin itself. “The nursing pin is a reminder, a symbol, of the hard work and dedication…, https://www.butlercc.edu/BCTVplus, or on the BCTV+ app. To view the photo album,, click here, . (Photos: Elizabeth Cody and Rodney Dimick) , Fall 2025 graduates (listed by hometown), Andover , Ryan Bezdeck - KU BSN Graduate Tsvet Tsvetkov , Arkansas City, Mallory Daniels , Augusta , Sarah New , Bel Aire, Emma Ewings , Derby, Chase Hansard Agness Mbezi - KU BSN Graduate , Douglass , Olga Olinichenko , El Dorado, Victoria George - KU BSN Graduate Kayla Harton Holly Long Jamison McCaig Kara McLaren - KU BSN Graduate Ashley Tolle - Daisy Award Nominee , Emporia, Vanessa Castillo , Eureka, Michelle Scott , Haysville, Tamara Gielisch , Maize, Maggie Wilson , Mulvane, Temera McCulloch - Daisy Award Nominee YunJung Lee , Newton , Naomi Kuhn , Rose Hill, Jessica Nusz Robert Prater Migel Cox , Towanda, Morgan Gibbs, , , Valley Center, Sandar Lin LeiAnn May , Wichita , Meshack Atandi Alanah Birkholz Sierra Campos - KU BSN Graduate Angela Ceballos Morgan Clark Lisbeth Diaz-Serrato Kara Eldridge Liliana Espinoza-Gonzalez LaTasha Hale - Class Vice President Winnie James - KU BSN Graduate Shelby Johnson Elizabeth Katz Brigid Kiptanui Kyrah Koester - KU BSN Graduate Sandra Korir Deanna-Rika Laxa - KU BSN Graduate Jazmin Lee Alexis…, Faculty Daisy Award Nominees, Janet Doremus Shane Greene Katie Lill
Earlier this month, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall announced that Kansas Community Colleges and the Kansas National Guard have officially signed a proclamation establishing a statewide partnership to develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. This partnership represents a collaborative effort to quickly expand educational and career pathways in one of the nation’s fastest-growing…
